FedDev Ontario – Indigenous Economic Development Funding

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) · FedDev Ontario provides grant funding to support economic development for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, economic development corporations, and not-for-…

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Overview

FedDev Ontario provides grant funding to support economic development for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, economic development corporations, and not-for-profit organizations in southern Ontario. The program funds projects including equipment and capacity expansion, new product development, market development activities, workforce development, and community infrastructure serving Indigenous communities.

Eligibility

Indigenous-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic development corporations (IEDCs)Indigenous not-for-profit organizations and associationsLocated in or serving southern Ontario (37 defined census divisions from Cornwall to Windsor)No application form required before contacting the program team to discuss project eligibility

Eligible projects

Increase production capacity through equipment purchase and installationDevelop new products, services or solutionsAccess specialized services or expertise for project completionMarket development through trade shows and business functionsStrengthen business management and marketing capacityAttract and develop workersSupport to Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs via not-for-profits (capital access, mentoring, specialized services)Upgrade on-reserve community facilities and cultural spaces

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on feddev-ontario.canada.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

No deadline to apply; rolling intake modelApplicants should contact the dedicated team directly at indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca to discuss project objectives and eligibilityProgram specifically targets First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples' participation in southern Ontario economyFedDev Ontario covers 37 Statistics Canada census divisions in southern Ontario

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderFederal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)DeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionOntarioOfficial sourcefeddev-ontario.canada.ca ↗

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